EDMONTON, Alberta — Rock singer Meat Loaf collapsed on stage during a concert Thursday night and was taken to a hospital.

A statement on the 68-year-old’s Facebook profile said he had suffered severe dehydration but is “is expecting a speedy and full recovery.”

“His vital signs are stable and normal – additional tests are being performed but he is responsive and recovering well,” the statement said.

Born Marvin Lee Aday, Meat Loaf made his name with theatrical stage productions and operatic songs, including “Paradise by the Dashboard Light,” “Two out of Three Ain’t Bad” and “Bat out of Hell.”


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